Harrison as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Harrison?

According to the 2010 census, there are 181,091 people with the surname Harrison in the United States. Harrison is the 141st most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Harrison?

About 0.059% Americans have the last name Harrison.

This means 1 in 1,705 people are named Harrison.

Is the Last Name Harrison Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Harrison grew by 3.1%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Harrison are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Harrison in the United States.

Race Percent
White68.66%
Black24.45%
Hispanic2.70%
Multiracial2.27%
Native American1.39%
Asian0.52%